Prices at 7 hospitals in Dallas, TX, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$2,306
Chargemaster (median)
$3,771
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$2,434
Medicare pays
$547
Typical cash range: $1,977 – $2,724. The median cash price is about 4.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Surgical Center Llp | Dallas, TX | $1,894 | $5,646 | — | 107 min | 14.2% |
| Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $2,306 | $2,342 | ★ 3/5 | 133 min | 13.7% |
| Ut Of Texas Southwestern University Hospital – William P. Clements Jr. | Dallas, TX | $2,828 | $1,538 | ★ 4/5 | 314 min | 15.9% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.